Health & wellbeing support

Evidence suggests that putting these five steps into practice could improve your mental health and wellbeing. 

Find useful information about the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs, and the support available to you.

If you have experienced the death of someone close to you, please read about the support available to you, both at BU and externally.

How to contact the police if you need to report an urgent, or non-urgent, matter.

From funding and tuition fees to budgeting we can help with your finance queries. 

Careers advice and job hunting support is available throughout your time at BU and after you graduate. 

Connection is a free, 24/7 helpline providing mental health advice and support for all ages.

Life is full of ups and downs and university can bring additional pressures which can affect you in different ways. Sometimes this can develop into depression, which is a common, but serious, mental health condition. Find out how to spot the signs and where to get help.

Being away from home and managing a medical condition like diabetes along with university life can be hard. But there is support available at BU and in the local community.

The team is available to all BU students throughout their time at university. Providing information, advice and guidance to support students with disabilities.

Get information about what an eating disorder is, the different types of eating disorders, and the support available at BU and externally.

If you are worried that your circumstances could affect your assessments, you should tell us as soon as possible, rather than waiting for your results.

If you are feeling under the weather, find out what support is available for you.

Tips on what you can do to protect yourself and assistance if you feel that you're in need of additional support.

Feeling homesick at uni is really common; find out what can cause it and the best ways of dealing with it.

Find out what you need to know about living in student accommodation including contracts, keys, bills, bins, security, maintenance, neighbours and more.

The BU Medical Centre is based at Talbot House, on Talbot Campus, and is open to all BU students - offering a full range of medical services and health advice.

Information on pregnancy and advice on what to do if you think you are pregnant.

Support on a range of relationship issues and how to cope.

Let us know about any accident, incident or near miss on campus by using our online form.

Try our ResLifeBU wellbeing videos

Our security team and on-site CCTV cameras ensure that our campuses are a safe space for students, staff and visitors. 

If you're having a difficult time, struggling with everyday life, or are worried about someone else, the Samaritans can help you.

Find out where you can access free contraception and STI tests, contact details for sexual health clinics, and how to stay safe in relationships, both in-person and online.

Take back control of your use of social media and help improve your wellbeing; read our useful tips to get you started.

Health and fitness services and facilities provided by our SportBU team, from the on-campus gym and classes, to physio and nutrition advice to help you follow a healthier lifestyle.

A free 24-hour confidential helpline and digital resource to support BU students with personal or student-related problems.

Student Minds is a student mental health charity that empowers students to care for their mental wellbeing.

Run in partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, our Student Wellbeing service is a free, confidential, specialist service designed to help students who need specific support.

Discover how to recognise anxiety, ways to manage it and what support is available. 

Find out how you can get urgent help online, by phone, or in person, 24/7.

No matter your concern, we are here to help you. Check our comprehensive list of BU support services, as well as local and national agencies and charities, to help find the right support for you.